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American Traveler

Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

newport news, VA

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Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg/Telemetry Float position requiring 2 years of experience, EPIC proficiency, and a VA or compact RN license.

Requirements

Active VA RN license in hand or proof of compact license at time of consideration

Current BLS certification required through the American Heart Association (AHA)

ACLS certification preferred through AHA

NIHSS certification required

Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a Med/Surg/Telemetry setting within the last year

EPIC charting experience required

Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and neurological/psychiatric care required

CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) experience preferred

NIH and stroke education required

Responsibilities

Float pool covering Med/Surg, MS/Tele, and Orthopedics units, including ortho trauma and total joint replacement patients

Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00

Patient ratio of 1:6

Every other weekend (EOW) required

Floating may be requested based on facility needs

Uses EPIC charting system

Provide nursing care across Med/Surg, telemetry, and orthopedic patient populations as part of a float pool team

Local candidates accepted at the same rate of pay

Previous permanent employees must have a 6-month gap before returning as a traveler

Requested time off should be minimal, ideally none for a full calendar week and no more than 7 total days during the assignment

All time off requests must be submitted with the initial application and confirmed prior to starting; no additional requests approved after offer

First-time travelers are not considered for this position

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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Worksite address

newport news, VA, 23600, US

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